英雄的(えいゆうてき)

えいゆうてき
na-adjective
heroic; valiant
descriptiveemotion
1. heroic; valiant
displaying the courage, nobility, or greatness characteristic of a hero; brave and admirable in the face of adversity
英雄的(えいゆうてき)な行動(こうどう)だった。
It was a heroic act.
消防士(しょうぼうし)は英雄的(えいゆうてき)な活躍(かつやく)で人命(じんめい)を救(すく)った。
The firefighter saved lives through heroic action.
彼女(かのじょ)の英雄的(えいゆうてき)な犠牲(ぎせい)は多(おお)くの人(ひと)に感動(かんどう)を与(あた)えた。
Her heroic sacrifice moved many people.
戦争(せんそう)映画(えいが)には英雄的(えいゆうてき)な場面(ばめん)がよく描(えが)かれる。
Heroic scenes are often depicted in war movies.

Describes actions, qualities, or people that display the bravery and nobility associated with a hero. Always carries a strongly positive, admiring connotation. Used in both serious and literary contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 勇敢(ゆうかん): brave, courageous — focuses on personal bravery without implying greatness or nobility
  • 勇(いさ)ましい: gallant, spirited — more literary; describes a dashing, spirited quality
  • 大胆(だいたん): bold, daring — emphasizes taking risks, not necessarily with noble purpose

Etymology

Composed of 英雄(えいゆう) (hero) + 的(てき) (adjectival suffix). 英(えい) means outstanding and 雄(ゆう) means male/heroic.

Related Words

Compare: 勇敢(ゆうかん) (brave, courageous)
Compare: 勇(いさ)ましい (gallant, spirited)
Compare: 大胆(だいたん) (bold, daring)
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